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With a non-refundable deposit of $400.
Early Access Deposit due by February 15, 2026
Standard Tuition Deposit is due by April 15, 2026

For anyone who believes there’s more with God & is ready to step into it no matter your background or season of life. For those who are hungry to pursue Jesus, live authentically in community, be equipped for Kingdom impact & are willing to dedicate three months for the sake of seeing revival in their hearts, in San Diego, & beyond. 

Not at all. SDMS isn’t *just* for church leaders but for anyone who wants to follow Jesus more closely. The gospel isn’t meant to stay inside church walls, so whatever season you’re in…student, parent, professional, creative, entrepreneur, or retired, SDMS equips you to live out your faith fully, without a line between sacred & secular.

You'll be in 3 core classes that will run the entire length of the program:
1. Biblical Studies
2. Gospel Theology
3. Spiritual Formation

In these classes you'll deepen your understanding of Scripture & theology through intentional teaching & study, while also growing in intimacy with Jesus & clarity about your identity in Him.

You'll also be equipped with hands on ministry & leadership skills that will build confidence to live boldly & bring the gospel into every sphere of life...your workplace, your family, your friendships, with strangers & wherever else the Lord calls you.

You’ll deepen your faith, mature in a community of passionate believers, and learn practical ways to live out the gospel in your at home, at work, and everywhere in between.

We want you to expect freedom from things that have been holding you back from greater intimacy with Jesus & grow in confidence of your identity in Him. 

Meeting all program requirements will require roughly 20-25hrs per week.
The majority of commitments will be weekday late afternoons/evenings/ nights with some all day Saturdays blocked off for service & retreats. Note the dates and times are subject to change.

We anticipate having students in all stages of life, some working in addition to school, some moving here, etc. & understand this will require sacrifices. We honor those sacrifices in advance. 

There are no education requirements just a hunger to learn.

The coursework is rigorous enough to stretch & shape you, but approachable for every background.

For some, this will be the first time diving into deeper study, & that will feel demanding but you won't walk it out alone. It will require intentionality & effort yes, but you'll be equipped, supported, & transformed along the way.

No, housing is the responsibility of the student. 

We will offer resources, guidance, & local contacts to help you find a place to stay and get settled.

Yes! While SDMS will be a commitment..we know there will be many students who will need to juggle work in addition & have done our best to keep *most* classes & obligations to the evenings.

However note that the schedule is subject to change. 

Here is a list of key dates for the program. 

School will run May 30th - August 30th 2026

Welcome Dinner: May 30th
Orientation: May 31st 
Retreat Dates: All day June 6 & July 11th 
All Day Prayer House Dates: June 13 & August 15
Serve Saturday: July 25th
Graduation: August 30th

SDMS is in-person only.

We've designed the school to be deeply communal & embodied... experienced together in real time through worship, prayer, service, meals, & life-on-life discipleship.

Early Access (10% discount) Applications close January 15, 2026.  
All Applications close March 1, 2026. 

After submitting your online application and your 2 references have completed their forms, we will review everything and schedule an interview. After that, you can expect a decision within 2-3 weeks. 

San Diego, California. 

We will mostly gather at: 
8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr N
La Jolla, CA 92037